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12. Suppose a firm invests in a new machine that allows them to produce more output...

12. Suppose a firm invests in a new machine that allows them to produce more output at the same cost. (3 pts.)

a. Will short-run average fixed costs increase, decrease, or remain the same? Or is the change unknown?

b. Will short-run average variable costs increase, decrease, or remain the same? Or is the change unknown?

c. Will short-run average total costs increase, decrease, or remain the same? Or is the change unknown?

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